I Promised Signal

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When I launched this site last year I promised it would be a place with more signal and less noise. That’s all fine and well until my head got into a space that was all noise and little to no signal.

2015 is a year that needs to hurry up and come to an end. I know that sounds fatalistic and over dramatic but it gets the point across fairly well. I’m not going to filet myself open at the moment but suffice it to say it’s been a year of living in some dark clouds. I feel though, the clouds are lifting. I’m filtering out the noise and I’m finding signal again. It’s faint but it’s there. I’m down but I’m not gone.

Since my last post some time ago a lot has happened. Many good things really. I took over a new studio space and have been busy getting it set up like I want it. I loved my last little studio but it was time for some windows and space to put a cyc wall in. I hope to have that finished up in a month or so.

We finally finished the Art of the Editorial video and we will be launching it with the upcoming 5 Day Deal. More info coming on that. The image above is from that new video.

Work has been going well and the lights are on and the kids are fed so that’s all good.

I’ve got a few posts coming up and then I’ll be back in action in the next month. I’ve got a three big projects I need to finish and then I’m taking the rest of the year off to write, camp, and get this shit flying again!

I hope you all are well! Sorry for dropping off the radar suddenly. I had to though to keep my sanity. Thank you for your understanding.

A full time commercial and editorial photographer, Zack shoots everything from bands to CEOs to ad campaigns. A gifted teacher and communicator, he has an uncanny ability to meet and connect with all types of people.

Great to see this post, and sorry to hear about those dark clouds. You’ve been posting some intriguing things on Instagram. Looking forward to reading what you have to write – when you finally get time!

Hang in there! So glad to hear that you are at least doing a bit better! I loved seeing your HGTV posts! I puffy heart Joanna and Chip. Hope they were as wonderful in person as they are on their show 🙂

I’m sure I speak for a few of us … we were worried, man! Glad to hear the fog is lifting and I look forward to more learning through DEDPXL. First and foremost, be well. We’ll be here when you get back.

Glad to hear from you Zack. I’m fairly new to dedpxl.com so your absence is giving me time to absorb your awesome info and wit. Carry on, and I’ll wait for more knowledge, wit and wisdom whenever you want to give it. BTW, I just got your book today in the mail. More good stuff to learn!!!

Great to hear you made it through those dark clouds. Hoping you get stronger and stronger as you dare to venture out again – I’m very glad you’re almost good to come out and play again – you were missed 🙂

Zack,
Your voice and your presence have been deeply missed and it’s good to hear that the dark clouds are lifting. Perhaps you can find comfort and peace in knowing that the dark night of the soul often ushers in a deeper and more profound sense of meaning and connectedness. Cheers to the clouds lifting and the signal getting stronger.
Ellen

You have been missed and you are very appreciated! I am grateful that you take the time to share your experiences and opinions. I love that you tell it like it is, good or bad. I hope that you have a fantastic 4th quarter of 2015.

Know that you are an inspiration to many. I deeply respect your work and the content you create, your honesty is one of the many reasons for that. It gave me the courage to be honest to the people around me when I found myself facing dark clouds of my own.
I look forward to seeing your new video. Meanwhile I got your book to read again.
Thank you Zack for you dedication.

Welcome back! I’ve been stalking the site daily for months from my phone,tablet,and editing machine. “The Art of The Editorial ” is downloading as I type this. I am excited for this video. Editorial is where my heart is. Thanks for everything man!

Working for the pay check Always creates noise for me,but the moments at the weekend when i get out and enter the world i try and put into pictures is worth all the crap in the week! Keep your chin up and make more fantastic images.

Glad you’re back, man!
Was in your area recently and considered stopping by and giving you a holler. You don’t know me. I just really appreciate what you do and wanted to thank you personally and offer encouragement.

Your blogs gives me hope. Havent touched my camera in 6 months, working in a shitty job and waiting that inspiration to hit me to start shooting again. But after reading your blogs, i guess i need to go find it myself. Thank you sir!